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2025 Defenders who deserve offers

2025 Defenders who deserve offers
Carl Frederick
Carl Frederick November 11, 2024 @ 12:37 PM
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Canyon King
Canyon King 6'0" | 220 lbs | LB/TE | 2025
VA
Tyler Opong
Tyler Opong DL | 2025
VA
Travis McClain
Travis McClain 6'0" | 245 lbs | DL | 2025
VA
Jaziah Berberena
Jaziah Berberena 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR | 2025
VA
Luca DellaFave
Luca DellaFave 6'2" | 215 lbs | LS | 2025
VA
Aaron Bangura
Aaron Bangura 6'0" | 170 lbs | LB | 2025
VA
Kha’moni Morris
Kha’moni Morris 6'0" | 155 lbs | ATH | 2025
VA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I went through a number defensive playmakers below who in my opinion either deserve an offer or deserve better than what they have received so far. Their offers are coming as the holidays are approaching, here are a few below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1232067"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672ce68f8c355"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I had profiled Bangura as a linebacker earlier this year and that was incorrect, he is a talented safety/defensive back who is finishing his senior year strongly! Very physical at the point of of attack, Bangura deserves more opportunities at the next level. He had maybe his best game of the season two weeks ago against Lake Braddock where he had 8 tackles and an acrobatic interception. He covers a lot of ground in the Stallions secondary and I could see him playing safety in college. He is 6'0 and 170 lbs. would love to see his recruiting pick up as we begin postseason play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1343665"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672ce68f8c3b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Potomac High School corner/receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1343665' first='Jaziah' last='Berberena'] had himself a marvelous senior season. His hard work is paying off as he finally received another offer from Waynesburg University late last week! Having an all-conference type of year, Berberena has a 3.6 GPA and would like great in any division 3 programs uniform.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JaziahBerberena/status/1847299571182960645","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JaziahBerberena/status/1847299571182960645 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1231609"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672ce68f8c3fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Osbourn's impressive turnaround started in the off-season and it finished with an above .500 record for the first time in three years. [player_tooltip player_id='1231609' first='Kha'moni' last='Morris'] was one of many reasons why for the turnaround the young man was everywhere for the Eagles. Finishing his final year for Osbourn with 3 interceptions and 18 pass break ups, Morris can play at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/khamoni_morris/status/1855661825771057571","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/khamoni_morris/status/1855661825771057571 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1349361"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672ce68f8c447"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the region leaders in sacks [player_tooltip player_id='1349361' first='Travis' last='McClain'] was a force up front for Fairfax defense all year. He gets after you up front as a part of a vicious front 7 for the Lions, McClain has quick hands to elude blockers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/59tmac/status/1840761164684222828","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/59tmac/status/1840761164684222828 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1321235"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672ce9c74aacc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1321235' first='Luca' last='DellaFave'] had an all-district type of year with Patriot and saved his best work for later in the year. A speedy linebacker with great range, DellaFave made some plays for the Pioneers particularly in their win over Gainesville. Should be interesting to see how the Pioneers defense holds up with playoff season abound. Coach Finnerty is going to rely on his senior playmaker to keep Patriot's season alive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LucaDellafave/status/1850215722250559954","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LucaDellafave/status/1850215722250559954 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1356772"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672ce9c74ab19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1356772' first='Tyler' last='Opong'] entered his final year in Woodbridge on a mission and so far so good. Helping lead the Vikings back to the playoffs for the first time in in 7 years, Opong dominated up front. He is 6'3 and 250 lbs. of solid muscle not a ton of baby fat on this rising prospect. So far he has had game day visits but no offers yet, they seem more than overdo. In my opinion this young man could terrorize backfields at the division 2 level next fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1456924"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672ce9c74ab57"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Perhaps one of the bigger stock risers in northern Virginia is South Lakes linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1456924' first='Canyon' last='King']. While the Seahawks overall season may have been disappointing you cannot fault the play of King, he was a beast all year. Finishing with 92 tackles on the year one of the more impressive linebackers you will see on tape. He is everywhere and his coverage skills show he can play both backer and safety at the next level. His recruiting should pick up soon with his season over, I could see him playing at the division 2 level or higher. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We will be hosting our first&nbsp;<a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/10/prep-redzone-stock-up-showcases-are-back-this-winter/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stock Up Showcase</a>&nbsp;on January 12, 2025 in Harrisonburg, VA! At our events, we have the drills ran by college coaches, so you will be able to meet and perform in front of those who will recruit you. The showcase is&nbsp;<strong>open to class of 2025-2028 players</strong>. Anyone may sign up, and early bird discounts end on October 16. Group discounts of 3 or more signing up together also apply! Feel free to reach out to myself or my co-worker Cole Laing on X. You can register for the showcase&nbsp;<a href="https://events.prepredzone.com/e/1329/register/virginia-stock-up-showcase" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. Use discount code&nbsp;<em><strong>FrederickPRZ2024</strong></em>&nbsp;for $10 off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

I went through a number defensive playmakers below who in my opinion either deserve an offer or deserve better than what they have received so far. Their offers are coming as the holidays are approaching, here are a few below:

Aaron Bangura

Aaron Bangura

VA
LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
POS LB
CLASS 2025
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Aaron
Bangura LB
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
170
HS
South County
|
VA
2025 Defenders who deserve offers
I had profiled Bangura as a linebacker earlier this year and that was incorrect, he is a talented...
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Aaron Bangura

State: Virginia
School: South County
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Jaziah Berberena

Jaziah Berberena

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR
CLASS 2025
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Jaziah
Berberena WR
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
Potomac High School
|
VA
2025 Defenders who deserve offers
Potomac High School corner/receiver Jaziah Berberena had himself a marvelous senior season. His hard work is paying off...
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Jaziah Berberena

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State: Virginia
School: Potomac High School
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Kha&#8217;moni Morris

Kha’moni Morris

VA
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 155
POS ATH
CLASS 2025
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Kha’moni
Morris ATH
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
155
HS
Osbourn
|
VA
2025 Defenders who deserve offers
Osbourn’s impressive turnaround started in the off-season and it finished with an above .500 record for the first...
Written by Carl Frederick
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Kha’moni Morris

State: Virginia
School: Osbourn
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Travis McClain

Travis McClain

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 245
POS DL
CLASS 2025
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Travis
McClain DL
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
245
HS
Fairfax
|
VA
2025 Defenders who deserve offers
One of the region leaders in sacks Travis McClain was a force up front for Fairfax defense all...
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Travis McClain

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State: Virginia
School: Fairfax
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Luca DellaFave

Luca DellaFave

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 215
POS LS
CLASS 2025
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Luca
DellaFave LS
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
215
HS
Patriot
|
VA
2025 Defenders who deserve offers
Luca DellaFave had an all-district type of year with Patriot and saved his best work for later in...
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State: Virginia
School: Patriot
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Tyler Opong

Tyler Opong

POS DL
CLASS 2025
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Tyler
Opong DL
Class
2025
HS
Woodbridge
|
VA
2025 Defenders who deserve offers
Tyler Opong entered his final year in Woodbridge on a mission and so far so good. Helping lead...
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Tyler Opong

State: Virginia
School: Woodbridge
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Canyon King

Canyon King

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 220
POS LB/TE
CLASS 2025
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Canyon
King LB/TE
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
220
HS
South Lakes
|
VA
2025 Defenders who deserve offers
Perhaps one of the bigger stock risers in northern Virginia is South Lakes linebacker Canyon King . While...
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School: South Lakes
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